Quick list: the 15 best removal companies in Thame
| Company | Best for | Based in |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Moves | Best for antiques and specialty items | Serves Thame and Oxfordshire |
| Taxi Vans Thame | Best for value man and van moves | Serves Thame since 2006 |
| Chiltern Removals | Best for a friendly local family firm | Long Crendon HP18 near Thame |
| Cherwell Removals | Best for full packing service | Serves Thame from Oxford |
| Apex Removals | Best for a free packing kit | Serves Thame from Wantage |
| Thameside Removals | Best for coverage across the Thame corridor | Thame branch from Henley |
| AG Jacob & Sons | Best for period properties and villages | Serves Thame from Oxford OX4 |
| Wilkins Removals | Best for premium packing and storage | Serves Thame from Henley |
| Matthew Carter Removals | Best for careful handling of fragile items | Serves Thame from Oxford |
| Oxford Man and Van | Best for smaller moves and single items | Serves Thame from Oxford OX4 |
| Move In Matters | Best for containerised storage | Serves Thame from Bicester |
| Robinsons Relocation | Best for a dedicated move manager | Serves Thame from its Abingdon branch |
| Pickfords | Best for a large national network | Serves Thame from a regional depot |
| Britannia Removals of Brackley | Best for nationwide and overseas moves | Serves Thame from Brackley |
| Bishop's Move Oxfordshire | Best for a national network with local knowledge | Serves Thame from Witney OX29 |
1. Big Bear Moves
Best for: Best for antiques and specialty items.
Big Bear Moves is based around Thame and handles house and office moves with a personal touch.
The team pays close attention to fine art instruments and family heirlooms. Furniture assembly and disassembly is offered alongside flexible storage.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Storage.
2. Taxi Vans Thame
Best for: Best for value man and van moves.
Taxi Vans Thame has offered removals in the town since 2006 with a fleet ranging from small vans up to 7.5 tonne lorries.
The firm keeps costs down and passes the saving on to customers moving locally or nationally. Packing boxes and a full packing service are both available.
Services: Man and van · House removals · Storage.
3. Chiltern Removals
Best for: Best for a friendly local family firm.
Chiltern Removals is based in Long Crendon right on the edge of Thame and covers Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire together.
The firm also does house clearances and courier work alongside standard removals. Boxes can be borrowed for local moves around Thame.
Services: House removals · Storage · House clearances.
Phone: 01844 617310.
4. Cherwell Removals
Best for: Best for full packing service.
Cherwell Removals runs a dedicated page for Thame and sends crews out from its Oxford base most weeks.
Full packing is a big part of the offer with all materials supplied. Goods in transit cover is included as standard on every job.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Storage.
Phone: 01865 607031.
5. Apex Removals
Best for: Best for a free packing kit.
Apex Removals builds bespoke moving packages for customers across Thame and the surrounding Oxfordshire villages.
A free packing kit with boxes tape and bubble wrap is offered to anyone who needs a hand getting started. Storage units are available in a range of sizes across southern England.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Storage.
6. Thameside Removals
Best for: Best for coverage across the Thame corridor.
Thameside Removals runs a dedicated Thame line alongside its Henley High Wycombe Maidenhead and Reading branches.
Over 25 years in the trade means the crews know the routes between these towns well. Commercial removals are arranged from uplift through to delivery.
Services: House removals · Office removals.
Phone: 01844 254042.
7. AG Jacob & Sons
Best for: Best for period properties and villages.
AG Jacob & Sons has been moving Oxfordshire families since 1824. That long history means the crews know the lanes and one way systems around Thame well and plan routes before moving day.
The firm handles everything from small flats to large family houses. Packing materials and dismantling are included in a full service quote.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing.
Phone: 01865 762524.
8. Wilkins Removals
Best for: Best for premium packing and storage.
Wilkins Removals has traded for more than 140 years and now reaches out to Thame from its Henley base.
Full or part packing is available and every quote is tailored to the size of the property. Storage is offered for anyone with a gap between moves.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing.
Phone: 01491 572037.
9. Matthew Carter Removals
Best for: Best for careful handling of fragile items.
Matthew Carter Removals is a family run firm that has served Oxford and villages such as those around Thame for more than thirty years.
A home survey comes before every quote so the crew arrives with the right size van. Secure storage is available for anyone caught between completion dates.
Services: House removals · Storage · Man and van.
Phone: 01865 880874.
10. Oxford Man and Van
Best for: Best for smaller moves and single items.
Oxford Man and Van was set up in 2008 and covers flat moves student moves and single item jobs around Thame.
The team works seven days a week with no weekend surcharge. Pianos motorcycles and awkward furniture are all part of the day to day work.
Services: Man and van · House removals · Piano moves.
Phone: 07555 403403.
11. Move In Matters
Best for: Best for containerised storage.
Move In Matters works out of its own depot on Wedgwood Road in Bicester and reaches Thame on a regular basis.
Containerised storage on site suits anyone selling before they have found a new place. Quotes are itemised so there are no surprises on the day.
Services: House removals · Storage · Office removals.
Phone: 01869 254636.
12. Robinsons Relocation
Best for: Best for a dedicated move manager.
Robinsons has over 125 years in the trade and its Abingdon branch covers Thame and the surrounding villages.
Every customer gets a personal move manager who stays in touch from booking through to delivery. The firm is a member of the British Association of Removers.
Services: House removals · Office removals · International removals.
Phone: 01235 552255.
13. Pickfords
Best for: Best for a large national network.
Pickfords covers Thame as part of its wider Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire service.
A personal move manager plans the day from packing through to delivery. The firm also handles a large share of overseas moves out of the county.
Services: House removals · Storage · International removals.
14. Britannia Removals of Brackley
Best for: Best for nationwide and overseas moves.
Britannia of Brackley covers Oxfordshire including Thame from its base just over the county border.
A comprehensive pre move survey sets out how many crew and what packing is needed. The branch also arranges overseas shipping for anyone emigrating.
Services: House removals · Storage · International removals.
Phone: 0845 600 6661.
15. Bishop's Move Oxfordshire
Best for: Best for a national network with local knowledge.
Bishop's Move runs its Oxfordshire branch from Long Hanborough near Witney and covers Thame as part of its county wide service.
As a founding member of the British Association of Removers the firm can call on a wider network for long distance jobs. Local secure storage is available at the Witney depot.
Services: House removals · Storage · International removals.
Phone: 01993 883377.
How much do removals cost in Thame?
Thame sits between Oxford and Aylesbury so many removal firms cover it as part of a wider patch which keeps prices competitive. A local move within the town is usually quicker than a move out to the surrounding villages because of the shorter drive.
Market days on the high street can affect access so check with your firm if your move falls on a Tuesday.
| Property | Local move in Thame | Thame to London |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed flat | £300 to £550 | £500 to £850 |
| 2 bed house | £450 to £750 | £700 to £1100 |
| 3 bed house | £650 to £1000 | £950 to £1450 |
| 4 bed house | £900 to £1350 | £1250 to £1900 |
| 5 bed house | £1250 to £1850 | £1700 to £2600 |
Parking and permits for removal vans in Thame
South Oxfordshire District Council covers parking in Thame including permits for the streets around the high street. The Tuesday market can restrict access so it is worth checking the calendar before booking your move.
Newer estates on the edge of town near the Southern Road area tend to have easier parking for a removal van than the older streets closer to the centre.
To book a parking suspension or dispensation visit the South Oxfordshire District Council parking page.
Tips for moving in Thame
- Check the market calendar before booking as Tuesday market days restrict access on the high street
- Newer estates towards Southern Road usually give a removal van easier parking
- Long Crendon and the surrounding lanes can be narrow so mention this to your firm in advance
- The A418 towards Aylesbury gets busy at peak times so plan your route around it
- Period cottages near the church may have limited direct access for a large lorry
- Book early during the summer when local firms get busy with family moves
How to choose the right removal company in Thame
- Get at least three quotes from firms that know Thame.
- Check Google and Trustpilot ratings. Aim for 4.5 stars or higher.
- Ask about goods in transit and public liability insurance.
- Confirm who arranges any parking suspension.
- Get a fixed written price not an hourly estimate.
- Ask if storage is available in case your chain is delayed.
Areas of Thame these movers cover
Thame town centre sits within OX9 3 with a wide historic high street and period cottages nearby. Newer housing developments have grown up towards Southern Road and the eastern edge of town.
Nearby villages including Long Crendon Haddenham Chinnor and Waterstock are all within easy reach and covered by most of the firms listed here.